TAMPA, Fla. – Residents across the Tampa Bay area can expect a steady climb in temperatures this week as a stretch of dry, sunny weather slowly gives way to typical Florida humidity and scattered rain chances.
According to the latest regional National Weather Center forecasts, the week starts on a pleasant note with Sunday seeing mostly sunny skies and a comfortable high of 79 degrees, supported by a light northeast breeze. Sunday night will remain clear and cool, with lows dipping to around 56 degrees, providing a brief respite before the heat begins to build.
By Monday, the mercury starts its upward trend, hitting a high of 82 degrees under full sun. Winds will shift slightly to the east between 6 and 10 mph, keeping the air relatively dry for the start of the work week. Monday night stays mostly clear with a low of 60 degrees…